Adding these healthy foods to your meals can support your weight-loss goals.
Fat does contain more calories compared to carbohydrates or protein.
However, not all fat is created equal, and losing weight is more nuanced than simply counting calories.
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The Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes healthy fats, has been shown to support weight loss.
Avocado
Now that low-fat diets arent as trendy, the popularity of avocados has grown tremendously.
(Were looking at you,avocado toast!)
Feeling full after a meal naturally curbs overeating, supporting healthier eating habits.
The fat in fish includes the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.
A review found that eating fish may support weight loss in a couple of ways.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends consuming 8 ounces of fish (about two servings) per week.
The popularity of fat-free dressings is waning, since it was based on outdated science.
Nuts were on the no-no list for weight loss for a long time because they are a high-calorie food.
(Thats thanks to all those healthy fats.)
Full-Fat Yogurt
Doesnt full-fat yogurt contain bad saturated fat?
Yes, but hear us out.
Research continues to link yogurt intake with a lower risk of weight gain over time.
What Are Healthy Fats?
Saturated and trans fats are the so-called bad fats.
Eating a diet that is high insaturated fathas been associated with higher risk of heart disease.
The good fats are unsaturated fats, and there are two main types: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
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